Patrick Smith

Patrick Smith, based in New York, covers the business of law, including the ways law firms compete for clients and talent, M&A and corporate work, leadership and marketing innovation. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @nycpatrickd

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March 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

After 23 Years at Simpson Thacher, Veteran Tax Partner Picks Paul Weiss

Robert Holo is returning to Paul Weiss after more than two decades advising on deals with a New York rival.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

March 23, 2020 | National Law Journal

Ex-FDA Official Leaves Akin Gump for Arnold & Porter as Regulatory Questions Swirl

Howard Sklamberg joined Arnold & Porter on Monday and was immediately placed on his new firm's COVID-19 task force.

By Patrick Smith

3 minute read

March 20, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: COVID-19 Weighs on Deals, But a Few Big Ones Push Through

Energy drinks, health care management, and the technology sector saw deals moving forward, while other acquisitions and IPOs have been put on hold.

By Patrick Smith

5 minute read

March 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Law Firm Partner, 57, Dies After COVID-19 Diagnosis, Bar Group Says

Richard Weber, a partner at New York- and New Jersey-based Gallo Vitucci Klar, died this week from complications related to COVID-19, according to the LGBT Bar Association of New York.

By Patrick Smith

2 minute read

March 18, 2020 | National Law Journal

Ex-Mississippi AG Jim Hood Joins DC Boutique Weisbrod Matteis & Copley

Hood, who helped recover billions for disaster victims as attorney general, said the pace of damaging storms suggests there will be plenty of work available as he ramps up, and his new firm has been fielding COVID-19 queries amid the pandemic.

By Patrick Smith

4 minute read